The high speed steam-potting method extracts the “essence” from the ingredients which will then seep into the hotpot soup bases beneath, adding flavours at the same time.

Water is pumped in through technology, to prevent the pot from drying out.

Here are some of the recommended NEW items which includes steamed items, sides and dim sum dishes to look out for at Steam Box:

3 NEW Hotpot soup bases
Other than Porridge ($18), you can include a choice of hotpot soup bases Pork Ribs Lotus Root ($18), Chicken Herbal Collagen ($25) and Base of Seafood ($28).

Both the Pork Ribs Lotus Root ($18) and Chicken Herbal Collagen ($25) soup bases are available in non-spicy version whereas Base of Seafood ($25) comes in tom yum soup base for those who prefer a spicier kick.

The soup bases are refillable.

Our table’s favourite was the Chicken Herbal Collagen ($25) with warm, tender and flavourful chicken meat; this is in spite that the ingredients have been “cooked” for more than an hour under the steam plates.

Paper-wrapped Mala Grouper Fillet ($19.80)
Our table’s favourite with fried peppercorn and spices sprinkled on top of the grouper (for numbing sensation), before wrapping it up for 6 minutes of high speed steaming.

The grouper was soft and fork-tender, leaving a “shiok” tingling sensation on the tongue,

Chawanmushi with 3 Types of Eggs ($4.80)
Wobbly steamed egg made with 3 different types of eggs – century egg, quail egg and chicken egg.

Marinated & Braised Beef ($13.80)
A side of tender beef is braised with star anise, bay leaves, Chinese cinnamon, garlic and ginger for a number of hours.

Special Floured Mini Chicken Mid-Wings ($2.80)
A crispy starter while waiting for the food to be steamed.

Fried & Steamed Mantou (4pcs for $2)
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside – you can dip them into the hotpot base, or have them on their own.

There are 2 advantages of using steam-potting method instead of the traditional hotpot style.

Firstly, this is fast and efficient way of cooking the food according to the time duration indicated on the plates.

Secondly, the cooked products are healthier as they are cooked using steam instead of dipping into the hotpot soup bases, which also means that the flavours of the cooked food comes directly from the food itself and not from the soup bases.

Steam Box makes a conducive place to jio your family and friends for late night supper and group gathering, especially since it closes past midnight daily (except on Mondays when it is closed).